If you have a programming package that doen not include local RSNs, can you add the Sports Pack to get your local RSN? I remember when I was with Dish Network, they did not let you do that.
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If you have a programming package that doen not include local RSNs, can you add the Sports Pack to get your local RSN? I remember when I was with Dish Network, they did not let you do that.
I think with Directv you can. Someone mentioned they had Select for 44.99 and added the multi-sports package
At first thought, and not knowing what channels are in it, I think this package might not attract that many new subscribers on it's own, but, it could keep subscribers who are not needing sports as much, and want more channels in the package for less. This certainly sounds like Direct's way of saying sports is indeed becoming too expensive, and they are finding creative ways to exclude them to make the packages cost less, or at least to be able to make the package bigger.
I bet Speed Channel is not going to be in the Entertainment Package. Another channel that will keep me from changing.
its probably one of those things that to carry Disney and the other Disney owned channels they (D*) need to carry ESPN & ESPN2
Here is a thought
in the press release above it says
The sports they really want: All the major sports broadcast on network plus , ESPN, ESPN2
then mentions what it is comparable to
ENTERTAINMENT is comparable to Dish AT200, but for $10 less (after rebate)
It has all the major sports coverage you want – it does not include specialty sports (Local RSNs) that are limited to coverage of specific teams
Dish includes the 4 sports nets (MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA) in AT200....I realize the RSN wont be in there but will those 4? interesting to see. I know Select only has ESPN & ESPN2
in the press release above it says
The sports they really want: All the major sports broadcast on network plus , ESPN, ESPN2
then mentions what it is comparable to
ENTERTAINMENT is comparable to Dish AT200, but for $10 less (after rebate)
It has all the major sports coverage you want – it does not include specialty sports (Local RSNs) that are limited to coverage of specific teams
Dish includes the 4 sports nets (MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA) in AT200....I realize the RSN wont be in there but will those 4? interesting to see. I know Select only has ESPN & ESPN2
I would be interested in a Sports Lovers Pack... ALL of the sports channels (including the spanish ones, RSNs, basic sports in the 200s, specialty sports in the 600s), very basic "other channels" (TBS, TNT, Comedy, Discovery, Science, a few others). Add HBO and the HD Extras, and that's all I'd want.
That would be a good idea for sports "lovers." On the other end of the spectrum, I wish they would come out with a Sports "Haters" package! All of the channels in Choice Ultimate/Platinum (if you want premiums) but NO sports. It would be nice if we could opt out of subsidizing the cost of ESPN for those that must have it.
I was thinking about that too. My interpretation of the press release means that the package will include only ESPN and ESPN2 as full-time sports channels. The rest of your sports fill will come via other networks that broadcast sports (i.e., TNT for NBA coverage, TBS for MLB).
It's interesting. If you notice, the press release has the words "& more" after every line, except the one mentioning sports. So that leads me to believe it will only have ESPN and ESPN2 in the sports department.
That is the deal breaker for me. No point in getting it if I cannot watch the one channel I watch most often during the summer time.
Sounds Like the "classic Select Pack" thats already been out for $39.99 pr month Or the New Select pack for $44.99.
Classic Select:$39.99
NO RSN'S.
Locals Netwoks are available.
55 Music channels.
Retension department offered this pack for atleast 3 years already.
Its just now D* is finally going to make all its customers aware of it!
Classic Select:$39.99
- A&E
- BET
- BLOOMBERG
- CARTOON
- CNBC
- CNBC WORLD
- CNN
- COMEDY
- CMT
- CSPAN
- CSPAN 2
- DISCOVERY
- DISNEY
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- FOX NEWS
- HD THEATER(veloc)
- HD NET
- HEADLINE NEWS
- HGTV
- ID
- MSNBC
- MTV
- NICK
- TBS
- TNT
- THE 101
- TLC
- USA
- VH1
- TWC
- ABC FAMILY
- BIO
- FOOD
- GOSPEL MUSIC
- GAC
- HALLMARK
- HISTORY
- H2
- LIFETIME.
NO RSN'S.
Locals Netwoks are available.
55 Music channels.
Retension department offered this pack for atleast 3 years already.
Its just now D* is finally going to make all its customers aware of it!
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Hemi 6.1 said:
This is a "To Keep You" package, up till now ... are they making it available to all ?
It would. Show that they have something in the $30 range, inticing for some potential subs.
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hopefully we know tomorrow. Scott mentions it earlier in the thread
I am hoping to have full info on Friday.
I am hoping to have full info on Friday.
It will be nice to see a channel list. Would be nice if it was a discounted package for those of us who don't want any of the sports channels.
Right now I subscribe to choice xtra w/ free HD only because it costs less than choice which doesn't include free HD.
Right now I subscribe to choice xtra w/ free HD only because it costs less than choice which doesn't include free HD.
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